Five Hour Stew

Ingredients

• 1 slice white bread, cubed
• 1/3 c. celery, sliced
• 3 medium onions, sliced
• 6 to 8 carrots, sliced lengthwise
• 3 potatoes, quartered
• 1 1/2 lb. stew meat, cubed
• 1 can tomatoes or beef broth
• 3 Tbsp. tapioca (quick cooking)
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• pepper
• Worcestershire sauce
• bay leaf
• thyme